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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)
$1013
(Expected Price)
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Should you buy the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive 6000 mAh battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $1013
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
ALL VERSIONS A1671A1670
Also known as Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A1671 (Global); A1821 (China)
Wi-Fi only, w/o GPS: A1670 (Global)
- Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
- Launch Announced: 2017, June. Released 2017, June Status: Discontinued
- Body Dimensions: 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm (12.04 x 8.69 x 0.27 in) Weight: 677 g (Wi-Fi) / 692 g (LTE) (1.49 lb) SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM - : Stylus support
- Display Type: IPS LCD, 120Hz Size: 12.9 inches, 515.3 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 2732 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density) Protection: Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating - : True-tone
- Platform OS: iOS 10.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 17.6.1 Chipset: Apple A10X Fusion (10 nm) CPU: Hexa-core 2.38 GHz (3x Hurricane & 3x Zephyr) GPU: PowerVR Series 7 (12-core graphics)
- Memory Card slot - No Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
- Main Camera Single: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS Features: Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
- Selfie camera Single: 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) Features: Face detection, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) 3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, EDR Positioning: GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: Lightning, USB 3.0; magnetic connector
- Features Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
- Battery Type: Li-Ion 10,891 mAh, non-removable (41 Wh) Talk time: Up to 10 h (multimedia)
- Misc Colors: Space Gray, Gold, Silver Models: A1670, A1671, A1821, iPad7,1, iPad7,2 SAR: 1.19 W/kg (body) - - SAR EU: 0.97 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 900 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.
Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.
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